Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement. Establishes uniform policies and procedures for acquisition, including requirements for competition, transparency, and fairness in government contracting.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law requiring full and open competition in government procurement. Sets standards for competitive bidding processes and defines legitimate exceptions to competition requirements.
Small Business Act: Legislation governing small business participation in government contracts, including set-aside provisions and small business subcontracting obligations.
State Procurement Laws: State-specific legislation governing procurement processes, including local government regulations and state-specific competitive bidding requirements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations including defense acquisition, healthcare (HIPAA), environmental regulations, and industry-specific safety standards.
Anti-discrimination Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance requirements, and Civil Rights Act considerations for government contractors.
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state-specific privacy regulations governing the handling of personal and sensitive information in government contracts.
Labor Laws: Employment-related legislation including the Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act for construction, and Fair Labor Standards Act compliance requirements.
Environmental Regulations: Environmental Protection Agency requirements, state environmental regulations, and sustainability requirements applicable to government contracts.
Ethics and Anti-corruption Laws: Regulations governing ethical conduct including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, state ethics regulations, and anti-kickback provisions.
